Deviations in Catholicism
Collin Leong. Jan 7, 2025 (From StarsInsider) These catholic traditions are not mentioned in the Bible: 1. Infant baptism Baptism is one of the sacraments of Catholicism. It's all about accepting Jesus Christ as one's Savior. Mark 16:16 reads "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned." So, the argument is that an infant cannot really consciously believe. The baptism of Jesus involved a full immersion in the Jordan River, not being sprinkled with water. 2. Calling priests "father" Catholics refer to their priests as "fathers," but Matthew 23:9 clearly opposes the concept. It reads "And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven." 3. Celibacy Celibacy is mentioned in the Bible, but there is no mention that priests should be celibate. In fact, 1 Timothy 3:2-5 mentions that "overseers" should be married and have children. 4. The Pap...